How to Replace an Oracle Server X5-2L, X6-2L Rear Disk Backplane

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Update Date:	2018-05-14
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Solution 2071374.1 : How to Replace an Oracle Server X5-2L, X6-2L Rear Disk Backplane

Applies to:

Oracle Server X5-2L - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
Oracle Server X6-2L - Version All Versions to All Versions [Release All Releases]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to Replace an Oracle Server X5-2L, X6-2L Rear Disk Backplane.

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS

WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED?:
Oracle Server X5-2L, X6-2L Training

TIME ESTIMATE: 60 minutes

TASK COMPLEXITY: 1

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:

PROBLEM OVERVIEW: An Oracle Server X5-2L, X6-2L Rear Disk Backplane needs replacement

WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE RESOLUTION ACTIVITY? :

If the system is still up and functioning, customer should perform an orderly and graceful shutdown of applications and OS. Then power off the server and remove the AC power cords from the system.

A data backup is not a prerequisite but is a wise precaution.

WHAT ACTION DOES THE ENGINEER NEED TO TAKE:

Remove the rear disk back plane

1. Prepare the server for service.

Power off the server and disconnect the power cords from the power supplies
Extend the server into the maintenance position
Attach an antistatic wrist strap to your wrist, and then to a metal area on the chassis
Remove the server top cover.
Swivel the air baffle into the upright position to allow access to the rear disk backplane

2. Pull each rear-mounted disk out far enough to disengage it from the rear disk backplane

It is not necessary to completely remove the storage drives from the server, simply pull them out far enough to disengage them from the disk backplane. If you do remove the storage drives from the server, make a note of their locations so that you can reinstall them in the same locations.

3. Disconnect the cables

Disconnect the two SAS cables from the rear disk backplane
Disconnect the power cable from the rear disk backplane

4. Using a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two screws that secure the rear disk backplane to the storage drive cage

5. Lift the rear disk backplane up to release it from the two standoff hooks

6. Pull the rear disk backplane away from the standoff hooks and out of the chassis

7. Place the storage drive backplane on an antistatic mat

Install the rear disk backplane

1. Lower the rear disk backplane into the server, and position it to engage the two standoff hooks

2. Using a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver, install and tighten the two screws to secure the rear disk backplane to the storage drive cage

3. Reconnect the cables

Reconnect the power cable to the rear disk backplane
Reconnect the two SAS cables to the rear disk backplane

4. Return the server to operation

Lower the air baffle to the installed position
Install the server top cover
Install all storage drives into the rear storage drive cage
Return the server to the normal rack position
Reconnect the power cords to the power supplies, and power on the server

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE

WHAT ACTION DOES THE CUSTOMER NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE:

Boot up system and verify full functionality

REFERENCE INFORMATION:

Oracle Server X5-2L Documentation:
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E41033_01/index.html

Oracle Server X6-2L Documentation:
http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E62172_01/index.html

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